After the procedure, you may have:
A mild sore throat. Saltwater gargles or sucking on hard candy may help.
Some gas pains from the air used to distend your stomach. If you burp, this will help.
At Home
Due to continued effects of sedation after your procedure, the following information is provided for your safety and recovery:
Do not drink alcohol, take tranquilizers or sleeping pills tonight.
Do not drive today. A responsible adult must provide transportation post discharge. Do not drive by yourself until the next day if you received sedation medicine or general anesthesia. Driving after a procedure performed with sedation or anesthesia medicines may be viewed the same as impaired driving.
It is recommended that you are observed for at least 6 hours after discharge for moderate sedation and 24 hours after general anesthesia.
Do not make any important decisions today after procedure.
Rest today. Do not return to work or school. You may resume normal daily tasks the next day.
Do not operate hazardous machinery today.
There may be some discomfort at the IV site for a day or two. Relieve pain by placing a warm, moist washcloth over the site. Call your primary doctor if the discomfort does not improve in a couple of days or if new symptoms of increasing pain, warmth and /or redness develop.
Medicines
You may resume your routine medicines unless told otherwise.
Diet
Your doctor will let you know if you need to be on a clear liquid diet, otherwise, start with a light diet today. You may resume your normal diet the next day.
When to Call
Chills or fever over 100°F
Pain that is new or more severe than the pain you had before the procedure
New symptoms in your legs such as numbness, tingling or weakness
Nausea, vomiting, abdominal fullness, or bloating
Increasing stomach or back pain
Fainting spells
Blood-stained urine or stools
Severe diarrhea
Who to Call
If you have questions or concerns within 24 hours of your celiac plexus block, call the number below. After 24 hours, call your referring doctor.
Doctor ____________________________
APC/GI Procedure Center
Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
(608) 263-8094
After clinic hours, call (608) 262-0486. This number will give you the paging operator. Ask for the Gastroenterology (GI) doctor on call. Leave your name and phone number with the area code. The doctor will call you back.
If you live out of the area, please call 1-800-323-8942.